4 Simple and Sustainable Pieces for Your Capsule Wardrobe

Posted by The Good Store PH on Jul 17, 2018

We've seen it all on Pinterest... Just a handful of wardrobe essentials and voila, 20 different looks just from mixing and matching pieces! Don't we all wish getting our outfits together is always that simple?

Thanks to Candid Clothing and maybe a bit of KonMari magic, you can be able to whittle down your closet items to just a few staples that are not just versatile but are also sustainable.

Watch our resident fashionistas, Tin and Mae, unbox and review some of these pieces from Candid Clothing.

From the packaging of the products itself, this social good company makes it clear that it stands for sustainability. The items are wrapped neatly in recycled brown paper tied together with reused thread. The clothes themselves don't come with a brand label tag - eliminating yet another unnecessary component.

Curating a capsule wardrobe is aligned with ecological and ethical thinking, and here are some simple and sustainable pieces to start with:

Little Black Dress

Designer Karl Lagerfeld said it best:

“One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress.”

Even better, this LBD is made more wearable with a subtle A-line cut, a flattering V-neck, and hemline 2 inches above the knee. No need to overthink your #ootd, just throw it on and you're all set.

Its breathable, wrinkle-resistant, & 100% recycled fabric is perfect for our local climate and is well-loved by low-maintenance gals (YAAAS, no need to iron!)

Bamboo V-Neck Tee

What's a capsule wardrobe without a classic neutral tee? While the five-piece French wardrobe suggests a crisp Oxford blouse, we think a light breathable shirt would work much better in our tropical climate.

This basic v-neck shirt is made with surplus bamboo cotton fabric, which has anti-bacterial and moisture-wicking properties. The relaxed fit adds to the breathability of this piece, making it wearable for a busy day without locking in sweat and pollution.

Wear it over jeans or shorts, even under a jacket or cardigan for colder weather. There's no limit to the number of ways you can jazz up this versatile closet staple. This comes in light gray and rose blush colors.

Reversible Cami

Wear it to work or take it to the beach. It's a tank top for the weekend or a flowy shirt for a night out. Perfect for layering, too!

With one side having a square neckline and the other with a scoop neckline, this relaxed fit camisole made of lightweight crepe fabric is another versatile piece you can keep reusing. Mix and match with your accessories that work with either neckline. This comes in navy and black.

Reclaimed Slacks

The Philippines is home to clothing factories of many international brands, but it's more costly for these big companies to repair rejects, even if these are just minor defects like untrimmed threads, misaligned buttons or missed stitches.

Sam, the amazing #GirlBoss behind Candid Clothing, hails from the garment capital of the Philippines - Taytay, Rizal - and was exposed to the ins and outs of the industry at an early age. Since then, she has made it her mission to run a clothing line that ensures fair working conditions to garment makers.

These figure-flattering slacks are given second life by skilled mananahis (sewers) instead of having them discarded or destroyed. Even better, Sam hires mananahis that have worked with actual clothing brands to make sure the quality of their work is topnotch.

These slacks are made of stretchable material and come with a garterized waistband for a more comfortable feel.

It can also be worn full-length until below the ankle or folded up for a cropped look. These come in khaki and navy, as these neutral colors are best paired with plain or printed tops.

Our team received interesting feedback on Candid Clothing products, saying that the clothes aren't THAT much different from those sold by fast-fashion retailers.

But isn't that a good thing? Even if you can't see the difference, the garment makers that enjoy better working conditions and the environment that has one less piece of waste to deal with definitely can.